We’ve all heard the old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but is there much truth to it? And will any apple do? Not really. According to Jo Robinson, author of the new book Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimal Health, the most common modern apple varieties are nutritionally inferior to their wild-growing ancestors.
Since the advent of agriculture some 10,000 years ago, she argues, humans have bred fruits and vegetables for mildness and sweetness, and we’ve lost thousands of healthful and more boldly flavored varieties in the process. We’ve sacrificed antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber for sugar and carbs. Read More